About Us
Read a little bit about our story, our objectives and the people behind Bark Charity.
The Beginnings…
BARK (Billy’s Act of Random Kindness) was founded by Billy Katiyo, a beneficiary of a number of random acts which were extended to him during his youth days.
Billy, together with family and friends, now plough kindness back into the community that raised him.
The Formation of Bark
Billy, family and friends decided to formalise their operations through forming and registering an organisation. Bark has been operating in Zimbabwe since 2016, however, it was formerly registered in December 2019 in UK.
Objectives
The objective of the BARK is to work with local organisations, individuals and programmes to promote sports provision in marginalised communities and early childhood and junior education.
BARK is made up of volunteers, sponsors and business partners.
Achieving our objectives
BARK’s work includes shipping clothes, shoes, and sports equipment from the UK to Zimbabwe, organising sports events ad tournaments, arrange monthly trips and visits, and raise money through the BARK Scholarship fund to help pay for children’s schools fees.
BARK is also able to create employment, improve recreational activities, impact rural and peri-urban education, volunteering at homes, events and in activities such as clean up campaigns.
BARK IN ACTION
To date BARK has worked with institutions and schools in Norton, Chegutu, Mrehwa and Harare. In terms of demographics, BARK is more focused on bettering lives irrelevant of age. Anyone marginalised can benefit from BARKS support and programmes
BARK TEAM
Our TEAM
Meet the people behind Bark Charity. Everyone plays a vital role in
the delivery of our objectives. Please let us know if you’d like to help.
Billy Katiyo
Founder and Director
Owner and Director of BAE Leisure and Total Courses (first aid and lifeguard training courses), Billy set up Bark Charity to help those in need of a hand. We hope you are able to support Billy and the team with their mission.
Tafara Chipamaunga
Trustee
A Child Protection legal officer for Sheffield City Council. After studying Law and Social Work, Tafara’s desire is to continue protecting the rights of children and providing them with as many opportunities as possible.
Kathy and Kathryn
Scholarship Directors
Two swimming teachers that have done their tour to Zimbabwe and are responsible for the Scholarship programme. They ensure donors are always up to date with the progress of the children.
Luigi Mansi
Operations & Marketing Director
Luigi was part of a team that went to Zimbabwe and set some structures in place. A Health and Safety Manager in his daily with which sits well with Bark Charity.
Victor Mubaira
Grant Manager
Director of 3 companies working in transportation, construction and the healthcare industries. A strong business development professional with a great passion in charitable work.
Richard Foster
Secretary Director
Richard has been with the charity since the start and was part of a team that went to Zimbabwe to see the work first hand. Richard is a school teacher who has very strong administration skills.
Chris Porter
Trustee
Chris is a Sports Manager in one of the top schools.
Chris will be helping the charity to get more recognition with private schools with the hope that they can assist the projects we do.
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